Gierach travels across North America from the Pacific Northwest to the Canadian Maritimes to seek out quintessential fishing experiences. Whether he's fishing a busy stream or a secluded lake amid snow-capped mountains, Gierach insists that fishing is always the answer-- even when it's not clear what the question is.
A young boy learns how to fly-fish and finds out that there is much more to it than just catching fish, such as feeling proud about yourself and loving nature.
fatherhood, fly-fishing, and a river journey through the heart of Alaska
Ureneck, Lou
2009
Chronicles Lou Ureneck's ten day Alaskan fishing trip with his teenage son, in which he overcame natural obstacles and helped his son deal with the divorce of his parents.
Casting Techniques, Basic Insect Identification, Find fish in fast and slow water, how to use nymphs, streamers, wet flies, dry flies, trout, bass, salt water.